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The United States’ 250th birthday: Delaware prepares for semiquincentennial celebrations
Delaware 250, a nonpartisan entity, is awarding grants to groups and organizations interested in participating in the celebrations.
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Listen 1:35For Steve Sims, the holiday offers an opportunity for residents to consider how they can engage in the “unfinished work of creating a more perfect union.”
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New summer camp in West Philadelphia centers on teaching kids science, math, and technology
It's going to be a digital recreation center focused summer, bringing resources directly to kids in the neighborhood.
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The Fourth in Philly: See Kesha, parade your pet, and catch some fireworks
Free Independence Day events include concerts, exhibits, and lots of marching bands.
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Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over ‘unwelcome kiss’
SportsRadio 94WIP's parent company immediately opened up an investigation into the incident after hearing about Eskin's “unwelcome kiss.”
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Camden County’s Homeward Bound animal shelter is at full capacity and urgently seeking adopters
The New Jersey animal rescue, like many in the Philadelphia region, continues to see a number of owner surrenders for pets who were adopted mid-pandemic.
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Transit advocates offer water to bus passengers and demand a new station
The city should put the bus terminal in an Old City parking garage, they say.
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As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw ...
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What the experts think about the Sixers landing Paul George
PG-13 will round out a formidable big three alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but will it be enough for a 76ers title run?
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Ginger Arts Center offers Chinatown’s youth a place to learn, connect and be themselves
The youth-led arts center, based in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, offers young people a safe space to learn about the arts and their cultures.
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Listen 1:02Thousands ticketed in Philly crackdown on sidewalk parking and ADA violations
The goal is to stop people parking on sidewalks, and blocking curb cuts for those with special needs.
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Listen 1:12The intimate setting enabled attendees to have deeper conversations and network with those on the frontlines of the fight for equality.
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Listen 1:03How can Philly “shut down” Kensington’s massive open-air drug market?
The city is in uncharted territory, experts say, but has some options.
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Paul George signs $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers
At 34, George is still elite — averaging 22.6 points this past season, the ninth consecutive season in which he has averaged at least 20 points per game.
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Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens
Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.
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